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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batteryelon muskkhobi brooklynrangerange anxietytweetSun, 15 Mar 2015 17:01:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21153463/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2015/03/15/what-will-elon-musk-announce-thursday-that-will-end-range-anxi/21153463/article-detail.xml21153463http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fmidas%2F678a370c1ea4f25f4df2f89834d58f82%2F200394386%2F11-2012-tesla-model-s-fd-1347336769.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fmidas%2F678a370c1ea4f25f4df2f89834d58f82%2F200394386%2F11-2012-tesla-model-s-fd-1347336769.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/20/jeremy-clarkson-apology-gay-slur-twitter/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/20/jeremy-clarkson-apology-gay-slur-twitter/http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/20/jeremy-clarkson-apology-gay-slur-twitter/#commentsFiled under: Celebrities, TV/MoviesJeremy Clarkson may be many things to many people, but politically correct is not one of them. It is, after all, his opinionated nature that makes him who he is. But every once in a while - okay, more than every once in a while - he falls afoul of offending one group of people or another. And this time, it's the gay community.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gaygbltjeremy clarksontop geartweettwitterMon, 20 Jan 2014 14:02:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21010909/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2014/01/20/jeremy-clarkson-apology-gay-slur-twitter/21010909/article-detail.xml21010909http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2Fb5c52eb2a2ab3584e859dc9aa2bda7f2%2Fclarkson-454517.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fhss%2Fstorage%2Fadam%2Fb5c52eb2a2ab3584e859dc9aa2bda7f2%2Fclarkson-454517.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/20/toyota-will-show-auris-hybrid-production-tweet-by-tweet/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/20/toyota-will-show-auris-hybrid-production-tweet-by-tweet/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/06/20/toyota-will-show-auris-hybrid-production-tweet-by-tweet/#commentsFiled under: Green, Plants/Manufacturing, Toyota, UK, HybridThink of it as a 325-step process in 140 characters or less. Toyota is going the social-media route to publicize production if its upcoming Auris Hybrid in the UK with updates on Twitter.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auris hybrideuropeproductiontoyotatweettwitterukThu, 20 Jun 2013 15:24:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21081493/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/06/20/toyota-will-show-auris-hybrid-production-tweet-by-tweet/21081493/article-detail.xml21081493http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F06%2Faurishybrid.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F06%2Faurishybrid.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/01/tesla-model-s-demand-exceeds-expectations-40-kwh-model-nixed/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/01/tesla-model-s-demand-exceeds-expectations-40-kwh-model-nixed/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/01/tesla-model-s-demand-exceeds-expectations-40-kwh-model-nixed/#commentsFiled under: Green, Tesla, ElectricElon Musk has promised he will make an "exciting" announcement tomorrow, but Tesla Motors issued two bits of news late last night to add to whatever we'll learn about on Tuesday. First off, sales of the Model S have "exceeded the target provided in the mid February shareholder letter" by 250 units. Second, sales of the low-end 40-kWh Model S were so low that the model has been scrapped.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric vehicleelon muskteslatesla motorstslatweetTue, 26 Mar 2013 08:03:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21081873/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/03/26/tesla-shares-rise-elon-musks-tweet-exciting-announcement/21081873/article-detail.xml21081873http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F03%2Fteslamodels-1364270274.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F03%2Fteslamodels-1364270274.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/20/fisker-twitter-hacked-body-fat-jeep/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/20/fisker-twitter-hacked-body-fat-jeep/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/20/fisker-twitter-hacked-body-fat-jeep/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Green, Fisker, ElectricIn the overall scheme of things, having your Twitter account hacked isn't as bad as a flood or a fire. So, perhaps the "The Fastest Way To Lose BodyFat in (2)Weeks" tweet that Fisker Automotive sent out today isn't going to cause anyone to lose sleep, especially since it was almost instantly fixed. Not long after the body fat tweet went out, someone at Fisker took charge and wrote: "We know that the fans and followers of Fiskerauto don't need to lose weight... Disregard our last tweet as we were hacked like other OEMS."

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric vehiclefiskerhackspamtweettwitterWed, 20 Feb 2013 19:45:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21082025/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/02/20/fisker-twitter-hacked-body-fat-jeep/21082025/article-detail.xml21082025http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F02%2Ffisker-logo-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2013%2F02%2Ffisker-logo-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/06/chrysler-gives-employees-day-off-to-vote/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/06/chrysler-gives-employees-day-off-to-vote/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/06/chrysler-gives-employees-day-off-to-vote/#commentsFiled under: Government/Legal, UAW/Unions, ChryslerSRT president and CEO, Ralph Gilles, is doing his best today to make sure workers at Chrysler are getting to their local polling stations and casting votes. The executive started off the morning by stating on his Twitter feed that, "Chrysler gave its entire work force the day off to Vote Today! Let's go! #America."

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chryslerpresidential electionralph gillessrttweettwitteruawunited auto workersTue, 06 Nov 2012 15:31:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21018275/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/11/06/chrysler-gives-employees-day-off-to-vote/21018275/article-detail.xml21018275http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F11%2Fralph-gilles-tweet-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F11%2Fralph-gilles-tweet-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/21/smart-usa-doesnt-take-crap-from-anyone/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/21/smart-usa-doesnt-take-crap-from-anyone/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/21/smart-usa-doesnt-take-crap-from-anyone/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Humor, Marketing/Advertising, smart, Convertible, CoupeThe minds at Smart USA took to Twitter to make a point about the manufacturer's tridion safety cell recently. Clayton Hove, who runs a snarky blog about advertising, joked that he "Saw a bird had crapped on a Smart Car. Totaled it," leaving the door wide open for Smart to work up a response. And respond the automaker did.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookfordford motor companygeneral motorsgmsocial mediatweettwitterThu, 17 May 2012 10:35:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21021233/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/05/17/ford-and-gm-in-twitterfight-over-facebook-advertising/21021233/article-detail.xml21021233http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F05%2Fford-tweet-gm-facebook.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F05%2Fford-tweet-gm-facebook.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/police-using-twitter-to-track-down-stolen-cars/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/police-using-twitter-to-track-down-stolen-cars/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/09/police-using-twitter-to-track-down-stolen-cars/#commentsFiled under: Etc., TechnologyPolice in Seattle have turned to social media in an effort to help recover stolen vehicles. By sending out a Tweet that describes the liberated vehicle, authorities are hoping someone in the network of followers will spot it and report the vehicle's location. The Twitter account being used by the SPD goes by the handle @GetYourCarBack and sends out a message listing the year, make, model and license plate of the stolen vehicle.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>policeseattlesocial mediaspdstolenstolen carsstolen vehiclesthefttweettwitterThu, 09 Dec 2010 16:32:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21032088/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/12/09/police-using-twitter-to-track-down-stolen-cars/21032088/article-detail.xml21032088http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F12%2Ftwitter-police.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F12%2Ftwitter-police.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/23/peter-de-lorenzo-takes-on-auto-industry-in-140-characters-or-les/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/23/peter-de-lorenzo-takes-on-auto-industry-in-140-characters-or-les/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/23/peter-de-lorenzo-takes-on-auto-industry-in-140-characters-or-les/#commentsFiled under: Etc., HumorThe Autoextremist, Peter De Lorenzo, has done his best for "the minions, the gamers, the coddled and the entitled" who want an update on the auto industry but don't want to bother actually reading about it. You know the folks - the ones who write "summarize plz" or "Cliffs Notes?" in a comment thread because they can't be bothered taking the time to figure out what happened.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autoextremistautoextremist.competer de lorenzotweettwitterSat, 23 Oct 2010 17:03:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21033127/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/10/23/peter-de-lorenzo-takes-on-auto-industry-in-140-characters-or-les/21033127/article-detail.xml21033127http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F10%2Fdelorenzotweets.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F10%2Fdelorenzotweets.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/2012-dodge-durango-or-is-that-magnum-revealed-on-twitter/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/2012-dodge-durango-or-is-that-magnum-revealed-on-twitter/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/22/2012-dodge-durango-or-is-that-magnum-revealed-on-twitter/#commentsFiled under: Spy Photos, Chrysler, Dodge, Crossover, SUVAh, the magic of the interwebs. Chrysler has yet to officially reveal the 2012 Dodge Durango (which could yet be birthed under the name Magnum), but we've come across this rather nonchalant camera phone photo taken by one of the Twitterati.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20112011 ford fiesta2011FordFiestaAndroidblackberryfordford fiestaford sync applinkFordSyncApplinkI.C.E.ICEin car entertainmentin-car electronicsIn-carElectronicsiPhonelincolnpandorastitchersyncsync applinktweettwitterTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:01:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21037359/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/04/20/2011-ford-fiesta-to-include-applink/21037359/article-detail.xml21037359http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F04%2Fapplinksync.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2010%2F04%2Fapplinksync.jpgbespoke, not headed for GS F]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/30/from-the-twitterverse-lexus-of-europe-says-lfa-v10-is-bespok/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/30/from-the-twitterverse-lexus-of-europe-says-lfa-v10-is-bespok/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/30/from-the-twitterverse-lexus-of-europe-says-lfa-v10-is-bespok/#commentsFiled under: Rumormill, Lexus, Coupe, Sedan, PerformanceAnother country heard from - this time, a mole in Lexus of Europe has announced via the corporate Twitter account that the LFA's V10 will definitely not be going into the GS F. The supercar's 10-pot wonder is "bespoke to LFA," which is ur-English for something custom made, but in this case we'll take to mean "None of you can have this engine if you don't drive an LFA."

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 ford fusion hybrid2010 fusion hybridford fusionford fusion hybridfusion hybridFusionHybridjohn mccainJohnMccainMccaintweettwitterTue, 16 Jun 2009 13:59:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21044405/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2009/06/16/john-mccain-tweets-plans-for-next-automobile-purchase/21044405/article-detail.xml21044405http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F06%2Fmccain-ford-fusion-hy-580.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2009%2F06%2Fmccain-ford-fusion-hy-580.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/30/rumormill-onstar-to-add-hands-free-twitter-functionality/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/30/rumormill-onstar-to-add-hands-free-twitter-functionality/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/30/rumormill-onstar-to-add-hands-free-twitter-functionality/#commentsFiled under: Rumormill, GM, TechnologyGeneral Motors' OnStar in-car communications system can give you directions or help you make a phone call, and soon it may also be able to send and receive Tweets. Gear Live recently received a survey from the General announcing that Twitter functionality could soon be on the way.